Whither has gone the superiority of the Muslims, In wealth,… - Altaf Hussain Hali

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Whither has gone the superiority of the Muslims,
In wealth, wisdom and learning?
Whither has gone that fixity of purpose,
That knew no barrier of land or sea?
Whither has gone that vigour and where are those sturdy arms?

Altaf Hussain Hali

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Altaf Hussain Hali (1837 – 31 December 1914) (Urdu: الطاف حسین حاؔلی‎ – Alṭāf Ḥusain Ḥālī), also known as Maulana Khawaja Hali, was an Urdu poet and a writer.

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Alternative Names: Altāf Ḥusayn Hali • Mawlana Hali • Khwaja Altaf Hussain • K̲h̲vājah Alt̤āf Ḥusain Ḥālī

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